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Blame pot munchies on nerve cells that normally nix appetite

Marijuana prompts neurons to release chemicals that stoke hunger

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NEED TO FEED  Pot causes neurons that normally squelch appetite to release different chemicals that bring on the munchies.

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By Kate Baggaley

- More than 2 years ago

Potheads can blame their munchies on nerve cells that are supposed to keep them feeling full, scientists report February 18 in Nature.